Your body needs calcium to build strong bones. Many people are at risk for osteoporosis, or weak bones, which develops slowly over many years. Getting enough calcium each day will help prevent osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis and the broken bones it can cause are not part of normal aging. Whatever your age, the habits you adopt now can affect your bone health for the rest of your life. Find out what you can do to protect your bones.

When you think about your health, you probably do not think about your bones. This document provides important information on keeping your bones healthy and reducing your risk of fractures by preventing osteoporosis as you get older.

A bone mineral density (BMD) test is the best way to determine your bone health. The test can identify osteoporosis, determine your risk for fractures (broken bones), and measure your response to osteoporosis treatment.

Female athlete triad is a combination of three conditions: disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. Learn to detect the signs and symptoms of this condition, as well as tips for female teen athletes to maintain good health and conditioning.

Find an AACE member endocrinologist in your area who treats diseases relating to the endocrine system, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, obesity, and conditions related to the reproductive system.

Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures. Learn what you can do to prevent osteoporosis, or if you have been diagnosed with the condition, how to keep it from getting worse.

Many people confuse osteoporosis and some types of arthritis. This fact sheet discusses the similarities and differences between osteoporosis and arthritis, and lists recommended strategies for pain management such as yoga and massage therapy.

One in two women and as many as one in four men over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Learn the risk factors for osteoporosis, and what you can do to keep your bones strong and healthy.

This online patient education fact sheet provides information about prevention, diagnosis and treatment options for osteoporosis, a common bone disease that thins and weakens bones to the point where they break easily--especially in the hip, spine, and wrist.

Falls are serious at any age, and breaking a bone after a fall becomes more likely as a person ages. This publication offers tips for reducing the chances of fall-related fractures that result from low bone mass and osteoporosis.

Welcome to Your Disease Risk, the source on prevention. Here, you can find out your risk of developing five of the most important diseases in the United States and get personalized tips for preventing them.

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